How to Live Off the Smell of an Oily Rag by Frank Newman and Muriel Newman

Practical ways to make every dollar stretch

Good Condition – light cover and edge wear.

Frank Newman and Dr Muriel Newman share an energetic collection of money-saving ideas for households determined to live well while spending less. Covering food, shopping, home maintenance, transport, clothing and everyday family expenses, the book focuses on practical habits that reduce waste and make limited resources go further. Its straightforward tips encourage readers to rethink routine purchases, use what they already have and find creative alternatives to unnecessary costs. Accessible and often humorous, this thrift guide offers a hands-on approach to budgeting without making economical living feel joyless.